TABU 16.5lbs Portable Washing Machine
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Our take on the TABU 16.5lbs Portable Washing Machine
The TABU is a twin-tub portable washer with a 16.5 lb wash drum and a separate spin drum, so you can wash and spin at the same time or run each side alone. Wash cycles run up to 15 minutes and spin up to 5 minutes, with soft, standard and drain modes and a built-in pump that pushes dirty water out through a 29.5-inch hose. It is aimed at renters, apartment dwellers and small households without a hookup, and it competes with other twin-tub portables on capacity and the drain pump rather than on automation. Owners like the low-effort setup and the separate spin drum; the common complaints are spin performance and build quality, and its 3.5-star average reflects that split.
- Separate wash and spin drums can run together
- Wash timer up to 15 minutes, spin up to 5 minutes
- Built-in drain pump and 29.5-inch drain hose
- Three modes: soft, standard and drain
- Compact footprint fits a bathroom or closet
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Out of stockSold by TABU LivingReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$88.99+ $29.99 shippingChecked 14 min ago
What reviewers say
- 3.5 / 5894 ratings
Owners of twin-tub portables like this one generally value the low setup effort and the ability to wash and spin at once, but many find the spin leaves clothes wetter than expected and describe the plastic parts as flimsy. Ratings sit around the middle, with satisfaction depending heavily on small loads and low expectations.
- Spin performanceCriticisedOwners say the spin drum removes some water but clothes still come out damp and need long air drying.
- Build qualityCriticisedReviewers describe the plastic tub and fittings as light and prone to feeling flimsy over time.
Questions and answers
- Does it need to be hooked up to plumbing?
- No. You fill the wash drum by hand and the built-in pump drains it through the 29.5-inch hose, so it only needs a drain point and a nearby outlet.
- Can I wash and spin at the same time?
- Yes. The wash drum and spin drum are separate and can run together, or you can use either one alone.
- How long are the cycles?
- The wash timer runs up to 15 minutes and the spin timer up to 5 minutes. You set them yourself for each load.
- What are the soft, standard and drain modes for?
- Soft is for delicate items, standard for regular loads, and drain empties the tub through the pump.
- Will clothes come out dry enough to wear?
- No. The spin removes excess water but clothes come out damp and need line or rack drying.
- How big is it?
- It measures about 21.2 by 13.8 by 25.2 inches, small enough for a bathroom or closet floor.
- What do buyers say about the TABU 16.5lbs Portable Washing Machine?
- Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 894 ratings.
